Jaipur Travel Guide

Jaipur, the 'Pink City' is the capital city of Rajasthan. It derives its name from the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who founded the city in 1727. Jaipur got its title 'Pink City' when Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh painted the city pink to welcome Edward, Prince of Wales in 1876. Jaipur boasts of rich cultural heritage, architectural forts & palaces, enchanting gardens and lakes. Jaipur is known for riotous celebrations of fairs and festivals. The popular tourist attractions of Jaipur are Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, City Palace, Rambagh Palace and Jal Mahal.

History

Jaipur was under the rule of Matsya Kingdom. When Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber established his kingdom in the region, Jaipur got its modern look. Due to the scarcity of water and growing populations, he shifted his capital to Jaipur from Amber. Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya planned the city following the principles of architectural text Shilpa Shastra. The construction began in 1727. The city saw rapid growth in the 19th century.

Major Tourist Attractions of Jaipur

Forts & Monuments

Jaipur is one of the best destinations in India to study and explore the architectural marvels of bygone eras. Several architectures in Jaipur display the opulence of royal kings, who once established their supremacy in the beautiful city. Amazing fort and monuments of Jaipur are Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar and Jal Mahal.

Temples

Pilgrims and tourists on religious tours flock Jaipur as the city has numerous beautifully carved temples. Jaipur is also as 'Chhoti Kashi' because of countless religious places. Popular temples in Jaipur include Garh Ganesh Temple, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir aka Birla Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple and Motidungri Ganesh Temple.

Gardens

Jaipur exudes its colourful charms with countless gardens. Several trees and flowers of different hues and colours grow in the many gardens of Jaipur. Famous among them are Sisodia Rani, Kulish, Ram Niwas and Jawahar Circle Garden.

Palaces

The alluring palaces in Jaipur attract hordes of tourists all throughout the year. Some of the palaces of Jaipur are even today the residences of royal families. Constructed in unusual designs and architectural styles, the palaces are hit among tourists. Manicured gardens, pavilions and galleries are some of the striking features of Jaipur's palaces. Some of the prominent palaces are Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Rambagh Palace and Jal Mahal.